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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.19, 1,121.04 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.19, 1,121.04 and 260.97 is: 391.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.19 : 1,121.04 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.19/1,121.04 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.19x = 1,121.04 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.19x = 292,557.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,557.81/748.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.02

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